The critical need for a robust research agenda on ultra-processed food consumption and cancer risk.

Loftfield, Erikka; Moore, Steven C; Mayne, Susan T · PLoS Med · 2024

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Abstract

Ultra-processed food consumption has increased worldwide, but associations with cancer risk remain unclear and potential underlying mechanisms are speculative. A robust, multidisciplinary, research agenda is needed to address current research limitations and gaps.

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